would like some advice/input

[Sandman817]

Alright guys, id like to start off by saying i have a 99' eclipse GST with about 133K miles on the motor. Ran a compression test, 170+ on all 4 cylinders. leak-down was 13% on cylinder 1, the rest of the cylinders had 3% @ 100psi. I am mechanically inclined and work as a tech, so working on my car is fun especially making it faster.

Here is my CURRENT setup as of today.

• Big 16g Turbo
• Clamp on K+N filter
• Hallman Boost controller
• o2 housing w/ external dump tube
• 3" downpipe
• Apexi N1 catback

Right now, i am only boosting 10lbs(wastegate pressure) due to the fact my mbc was acting funny and was not letting me adjust boost.

This is what i have planned for near future, let me know if you think i should upgrade something or if it is too much.

• Evo 8 Injectors
• Evo 8 Fuel pump
• FMIC kit w/ hard piping
• ECMlink or safc(depending on money)
• Evo8 wheels/tires(for traction )
• Wideband
• ACT 2600 clutch kit

The reason why i want to go with the evo8 pump/injector setup is so i dont have to drop to 200+ dollars on an adjustable fuel pressure regulator. I have been doing a bunch of research on the evo8 setup and have found that it is a pretty simple upgrade and would allow me to make more power than i currently can with my factory fueling. Just so everyone knows, I dont plan on upgrading my turbo again or running water/meth. This is a daily driver that i can have fun with but also dip on people when the time is right

So let me know what you guys think, or if there is anything i should add/upgrade. Im all ears on this and i am also up for learning new things. Also, if i do go the route of evo8 fuel pump, what type of boost levels should i expect to be running? im only at 10psi right now on factory fueling and the car feels great, i can just tell more fuel and boost would make this thing waaay faster.

 

[TsiDan]

well i dont have an input... sounds good. but i did notice you live in ct as well... is d-town danbury?

 

[kahl23]

Alright guys, id like to start off by saying i have a 99' eclipse GST with about 133K miles on the motor. Ran a compression test, 170+ on all 4 cylinders. leak-down was 13% on cylinder 1, the rest of the cylinders had 3% @ 100psi. I am mechanically inclined and work as a tech, so working on my car is fun especially making it faster.

Here is my CURRENT setup as of today.

• Big 16g Turbo
• Clamp on K+N filter
• Hallman Boost controller
• o2 housing w/ external dump tube
• 3" downpipe
• Apexi N1 catback

Right now, i am only boosting 10lbs(wastegate pressure) due to the fact my mbc was acting funny and was not letting me adjust boost.

This is what i have planned for near future, let me know if you think i should upgrade something or if it is too much.

• Evo 8 Injectors
• Evo 8 Fuel pump
• FMIC kit w/ hard piping
• ECMlink or safc(depending on money)
• Evo8 wheels/tires(for traction )
• Wideband
• ACT 2600 clutch kit

The reason why i want to go with the evo8 pump/injector setup is so i dont have to drop to 200+ dollars on an adjustable fuel pressure regulator. I have been doing a bunch of research on the evo8 setup and have found that it is a pretty simple upgrade and would allow me to make more power than i currently can with my factory fueling. Just so everyone knows, I dont plan on upgrading my turbo again or running water/meth. This is a daily driver that i can have fun with but also dip on people when the time is right

So let me know what you guys think, or if there is anything i should add/upgrade. Im all ears on this and i am also up for learning new things. Also, if i do go the route of evo8 fuel pump, what type of boost levels should i expect to be running? im only at 10psi right now on factory fueling and the car feels great, i can just tell more fuel and boost would make this thing waaay faster.

Looks like a pretty good setup to me. I would keep the boost down until you get larger injectors and the means to control them. Are you on NeWEngDsm.org/forums? The local club is pretty active and knowledgeable, its definitely worth getting on that forum and introducing yourself. See you at NED!